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HI SB2843
Bill
Status
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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Requires the National League of Families' Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag to be flown under the United States flag at buildings under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Defense and the State Capitol.
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Mandates the POW/MIA flag be displayed on six specific days: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day.
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Honors American prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action through flag display recognizing their sacrifices and those of their families.
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Committee amendments added the State Capitol as a display location and specified the six days for flag flying after the Oahu Veterans Council requested modifications to restore the original bill intent.
Legislative Description
Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Flag
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Chang, Manahan, Sagum, Souki excused (5).
3/17/2010